Daniel Defoe

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

Complemented with the Biography of the Author. Sprachen: Englisch. 22,9 cm / 15,2 cm / 1,4 cm ( B/H/T )
Buch (Softcover), 252 Seiten
EAN 9788028374167
Veröffentlicht Mai 2024
Verlag/Hersteller Sharp Ink
15,40 inkl. MwSt.
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Beschreibung

In "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders," Daniel Defoe crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines the themes of survival, gender, and social mobility in the early 18th century. Written in the style of a picaresque novel, the book follows the titular character, Moll, as she navigates a tumultuous life marked by poverty, crime, and romantic entanglements. Defoe's use of first-person narration creates an intimate connection between Moll and the reader, depicting her ambitions and despair against the backdrop of a rigidly stratified society. This fundamentally modern work challenges the conventions of its time by presenting a complex, morally ambiguous heroine who defies societal expectations in pursuit of her own fortune. Daniel Defoe, a journalist and pamphleteer as well as a novelist, was deeply influenced by the socio-economic changes of his time, including the rise of capitalism and the fluctuation of social classes. His own experiences with financial ups and downs, including imprisonment for debt, likely informed his portrayal of Moll's relentless quest for security and status. Defoe's keen observational skills provide a vivid portrayal of the darker aspects of urban life, enhancing the narrative's authenticity and depth. For readers seeking a rich exploration of the intersections of gender and economics in literature, Defoe's "Moll Flanders" is indispensable. The novel not only entertains with its gripping storyline but also serves as a poignant commentary on the choices and challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Engage with Moll's layered character and reflect on the timeless questions of identity and morality in this enduring classic.

Portrait

Daniel Defoe (1660 - 1731) war ein englischer Schriftsteller in der Frühzeit der Aufklärung, der durch seinen Roman Robinson Crusoe weltberühmt wurde. Defoe gilt damit als einer der Begründer des englischen Romans. Am 6. Mai 1719 veröffentlichte Defoe seinen ersten Roman Das Leben und die seltsamen Abenteuer des Robinson Crusoe, der schlagartig zu seinem bekanntesten Werk wurde. Weitere Abenteuerromane folgten, darunter Memoirs of a Cavalier und Kapitän Singleton. Wie diese, so trägt auch der 1722 veröffentlichte Roman Glück und Unglück der berühmten Moll Flanders, in dem Defoe die Bekehrung einer Londoner Prostituierten beschreibt, starke Züge seines Glaubens an die Prädestination und die Vorsehung Gottes.

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